Product recall: be careful of these contaminated white beers of the 1664 brand and sold in Occitanie

L'Occitanie et la Nouvelle-Aquitaine sont concernées par ce rappel. MAXPPP – Vincent Isore

A pack of white beers from the 1664 brand has been recalled in two regions since Wednesday April 10, 2024.

Beer unfit for consumption. The government site, Rappel Conso, has been recalling packs of white beer from the 1664 brand since Wednesday, April 10.

Two regions concerned

Marketed by the Intermarchés of two regions (Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine) between April 3 and 10, 2024, the "1664 beers White – PACK of 12 bottles, 25cl only" are contaminated. 

#RappelProduit 1664 Blanc – PACK de 12 bouteilles*25cl uniquement – 1664 Blanc

Risques : Autres contaminants chimiques

Motif : Un contrôle a mis en évidence une présence accidentelle d’Ethylène Glycol dans la bièrehttps://t.co/Lmy5gsgW39 pic.twitter.com/8Wp6k7OmER

— RappelConso (@RappelConso) April 10, 2024

The packs affected by this recall bear the batch number L087N**** (regardless of the * visible on the top of the pack and on the bottle). Their minimum durability date is March 31, 2025.

This latest information is visible on the top of the pack in a light blue box.

Abdominal pain and vomiting

A recent check highlighted the presence of ethylene glycol, generally used for the composition of antifreeze. 

According to the National Institute for Research and Safety (Inrs), ethylene glycol is a component of refrigerant fluid (coolant for engines , industrial cooling systems, aircraft de-icing, etc.) or is used as a solvent in the paint, printing ink, adhesives and plastics industries.

If you have consumed these drinks and experience symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness and vomiting, consult your doctor. You can also return the product to the point of sale for a refund.